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Ask Christian Counseling Associates

Dr. Rich Hoffman, Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates will offer weekly podcasts that will cover a wide range of Mental health topics from a biblical perspective.

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Update frequency
every 24 days
Average duration
75 minutes
Episodes
58
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Episode 41: Real Counseling with Dr. Joe Maola

Episode 41: Real Counseling with Dr. Joe Maola

This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us with special guest Dr. Joe Maola as we explore the essence of what makes counseling effective, and how clients can experience great results w…
01:49:25  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Episode 40: Tragedy, Grief, and Redemption: A Mother’s Story of Hope Arising out of Family Loss

Episode 40: Tragedy, Grief, and Redemption: A Mother’s Story of Hope Arising out of Family Loss

In this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, we welcome Tammy Summers, the author of "Homecoming: A Story of Hope Out of Heartbreak," as our special guest. Witness a healing journey as Tammy …
01:34:41  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Episode 39: The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses

Episode 39: The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we focus on "The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.” Join us with special guest Lauren Watka Atwood, Campus Minister with InterVarsity C…
01:43:57  |   Sun 25 Feb 2024
Episode 38: The CCA New Year’s Podcast 2024

Episode 38: The CCA New Year’s Podcast 2024

Welcome to the CCA New Year’s Podcast for 2024, a special episode where we delve into faith, reflection, and insight. Joining us is Tom Weil, Clinical Supervisor of CCA, as we explore the top 10 most…
01:27:45  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
Episode 37: Creativity and the Art of Noticing

Episode 37: Creativity and the Art of Noticing

On this episode of “Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join special guests Isabelle Toomey and Ben Saenz of CCA, as we explore the lost art of wonder and creativity in our culture, its impact on ou…
01:39:19  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Episode 36: Protectors of the Innocent: Preventing Sexual Abuse

Episode 36: Protectors of the Innocent: Preventing Sexual Abuse

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we delve into the epidemic of sexual abuse.  Join us with special guest Pastor Jimmy Hinton as he shares his personal journey of confronting a …
01:41:00  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
Episode 35: Unveiling Shadows: Navigating Post-Abortive Healing, Anxiety, and Embracing Hope

Episode 35: Unveiling Shadows: Navigating Post-Abortive Healing, Anxiety, and Embracing Hope

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we delve deep into the intricacies of navigating post-abortive trauma, managing anxiety, and embracing hope. Be here for a special announcement…
01:13:08  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Episode 34: Faith, Sobriety, and Human Flourishing

Episode 34: Faith, Sobriety, and Human Flourishing

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join Justin Kunkle, the Director of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation at CCA, as he explores the profound intersection of faith, sobriety, and hu…
01:32:15  |   Tue 03 Oct 2023
Episode 33: It’s the end of the world as we know it, do we feel fine?

Episode 33: It’s the end of the world as we know it, do we feel fine?

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we explore the question, It’s the End of the World as we know it; do we feel fine? Join special guests Pastor Don Walczak and Dr. Kris M. DeJee…
01:37:02  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
Episode 32: Nurturing Resilience: Unpacking Trauma, Abuse, and the Nature-Nurture Nexus

Episode 32: Nurturing Resilience: Unpacking Trauma, Abuse, and the Nature-Nurture Nexus

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we'll navigate through personal stories of triumph, the complexities of trauma and abuse, and the interplay between our inherent nature and the…
01:45:26  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
Episode 31: Summertime Blues - Is There a Cure?

Episode 31: Summertime Blues - Is There a Cure?

Who is Dr. Joe Maola, and why does he have the Summer Time Blues? Answer: Dr. Joe is a counselor at CCA who thought he could "chill" online but missed the podcast scheduled onsite. That’s what happen…
01:27:42  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
Episode 30: Christian Education is Back

Episode 30: Christian Education is Back

Private Christian schools are in, in a big way. What is the difference between Christian and Public Schools? Why is Christian education important to consider as a viable option? I am your Host, Dr. R…
01:47:14  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
Episode 29: It’s All Gone to Pot!

Episode 29: It’s All Gone to Pot!

Marijuana use is on the rise in our culture, most states are on the brink of legalization. What does this say about our society? What is a Christian mental health response to this issue? I am your ho…
01:25:15  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Episode 28: On Grief from the Viewpoint of a Young Adult

Episode 28: On Grief from the Viewpoint of a Young Adult

Losing a loved one is tragic and affects life in deep and permanent ways. How can we understand and make meaning of these experiences? I am your Host Dr. Rich Hoffman and on this episode of Ask Chris…
01:30:27  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Episode 27: On Healthy Relationships

Episode 27: On Healthy Relationships

What does it mean to be in a healthy relationship? Why are healthy relationships in our lives so important? Today this idea is foreign to our culture and even the mainstream mental health profession.…
01:36:04  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Episode 26: Life, Liberty, and Concepts of Truth

Episode 26: Life, Liberty, and Concepts of Truth

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we are podcasting from Caldwell, New Jersey, during our visit to the United Nations, with special guests Millie Lace, Founder and Director, and…
01:16:49  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Episode 25: Live from the United Nations: International Perspectives on Mental Health and Christianity

Episode 25: Live from the United Nations: International Perspectives on Mental Health and Christianity

We know what issues face us in America, but what about other places? Other Cultures? On this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, join us live from the United Nations in New York City, where …
00:56:17  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
Episode 24: On Biblical Manhood

Episode 24: On Biblical Manhood

On this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, we invite Rev. Micah Ramsey, Pastor of Eastvale Reformed Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to join us for a discussion on Biblica…
01:37:21  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Episode 23: Liberia Mission Rewind 2023

Episode 23: Liberia Mission Rewind 2023

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we talk with David Collins, LPC, Clinical Supervisor at CCA.  Fresh back from our annual onsite visit to Liberia, David and I discuss our recen…
01:17:59  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
Episode 22: Why is Mental Health Such a Problem Right Now?

Episode 22: Why is Mental Health Such a Problem Right Now?

A recent Gallup Poll survey indicates that 23% of the U.S. population sought counseling in 2022.  This is nearly double the amount of those seeking help from the same measure made in 2004.  What’s go…
01:12:37  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
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